This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1892
Page
3
Local items note the death of Mrs. Betsey Stribling near Volga and the funeral for Mrs. Elizabeth Fearn. Senatorial and court workings are reported, along with a levee project by Big Four engineers and various community notices. Dentistry opinions advocate material choices and proper filling techniques.
Circuit Court reports final settlements in the O'Flaherty estate of North Madison and Thomas Thixton of near Kent. The will of Mary Higgins of North Madison is probated, with most estates left to St Patrick's Church except for 60 given to friends. Rev Father Weiderin named executor. Grand jury adjourns until Monday to review county institutions before a final report. Pettit jury to be called Monday morning.
A Chicago visitor enters a Detroit barber shop and orders a shave while recounting a wild tale of backcountry Canada and Africa. He pays fifteen cents and leaves abruptly, while a separate note mentions a Scottsburg sheriff seeking bloodhounds and a promise of Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy offers.
SPECIAL TO THE HERALD. Three inmates escaped ScortspurG jail yesterday at 5 pm by knocking down the jailer who brought supper. The jailer is seriously hurt. The escapees are Tevis Jennings a horse thief James Avery a sneak thief and Thornton Baker a desperado who deserted from the regular army. Sheriff Rice returned this morning from Seymour with the Marsh murderer arrested in Washington Ind.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as cure for bruises sores ulcers fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by J. E. or Harper.
An ad promotes a skin cream described as non cosmetic yet beautifying. It claims to whiten complexion, protect from sun and wind, prevent sunburn and freckles, and stop blackheads while cleansing and nourishing skin. Price is 1.00 with mail options from Mrs. Gervaise Graham in San Francisco.
An old advertisement claims a cream cures freckles sunburn sallowness moth patches pimples and skin blemishes for 1 50. It promises harm less and effective results and offers rewards for first orders to the local druggist. The maker states wholesale distribution through Chicago and western cities. September edition ends with unclear text.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.